Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to ten people without a camera
Following the launch of its $50 subscription-free security camera last month, Shelly announced another new accessory for smart home automation today that can keep track of multiple people as they move through rooms or large spaces without recording them. The Shelly Presence Gen4 sensor uses mmWave radar technology instead of a camera to detect the […]
Shelly has introduced the Presence Gen4 sensor, an innovative accessory for smart home automation that can simultaneously detect up to ten people without the need for a camera. Leveraging mmWave radar technology, the sensor can identify movements and activities of people and pets, offering a camera-free solution for monitoring homes.
The Presence Gen4 boasts a 140-degree horizontal field of view, covering spaces up to 650 square feet. It can be placed on shelves or tables with its built-in stand or mounted on a wall for maximum coverage. Installation requires a power source via its USB-C cable, yet the sensor integrates seamlessly with various smart home systems such as Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
These include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter support. Users can create multiple customizable detection zones, ensuring precise automation like lighting only when someone sits at a desk or powering up the home theater when someone settles onto the sofa. The Presence Gen4 also allows users to include or exclude objects like small pets and adjust sensitivity to avoid triggering automations by low-lying objects, such as a vacuum cleaner.
Available for $84.99 through Shelly’s online store, the sensor is expected to soon be accessible on other platforms like Amazon and Best Buy.
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